Antimicrobial glaze and porcelain enamel via double layer glaze with high zinc content
US11066338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2111/2092
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cost-effective and practical antimicrobial glaze system and glazing process is disclosed herein. The antimicrobial glaze/enamel may comprise at least two layers: a base layer and a top layer. The base layer may contain a typical or normal glaze widely used in sanitary ware, having a low level of zinc oxide. The base layer glaze may be directly sprayed on the clay body surface. A thin top glaze layer is sprayed on top of the base glaze layer and the top layer may contain a high level of zinc oxide.
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